This biographical data was taken from the Federal Judicial Center [link] on Aug 15, 2016:

Berrigan, Helen Ginger

Born 1948 in New Rochelle, NY

Federal Judicial Service:Judge, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of LouisianaNominated by William J. Clinton on November 18, 1993, to a seat vacated by Patrick E. Carr. Confirmed by the Senate on March 10, 1994, and received commission on March 10, 1994. Served as chief judge, 2001-2008.